He first started recording in the early 1970s with Jefferson Airplane violinist Papa John Creach. Creach hired him when Moore was just twenty-one years old; Moore appeared on four of Creach's albums.
He was further immersed in the blues with his long stint in the Whodunit Band, headed by Bobby "Blue" Bland producer Monk Higgins. Moore jammed with Albert Collins and Big Joe Turner.
In 1996 he released Just Like You, which featured guest appearances from Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt.
In 2004, he appeared on Amy Grant: Greatest Hits 1986-2004 in a duet entitled "Come Be with Me", which became a modest success on pop radio.
In 2005 he appeared on Buddy Guy's version of "Ain't No Sunshine", along with Tracy Chapman. That same year, he appeared on Eric Clapton's album Back Home. In 2006, he co-wrote the song, "I Hope", with the Dixie Chicks for their album, Taking the Long Way.
Moore also provided vocals to Marcus Miller's 2007 album, Free on the track entitled "Milky Way" and again on Miller's 2008 album entitled, Marcus.
According to Songfacts, in 2010 I See Love was used as the opening theme tune for American sitcom Mike & Molly.
Keb' Mo's website is at http://www.kebmo.com/
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Keb' Mo' is one of the foremost contemporary blues artists. With an endearing sense of faith in humanity evident on most of his tracks and a very interestingly textured voice, this man has successfully merged traditional Delta blues and modern acoustic singer-songwritership. While it's a stretch to call him a traditionalist, Keb' Mo' plays a mean guitar, and the meticulously played guitar on each one of his songs is awe-inspiring.
After spending his early career backing blues artists up, he released his debut album in 1994. He also appeared in Scorsese's film about the blues. As the only man to my knowlege that has incorporated the word "internet" into a blues song, it is clear that Keb' Mo' is unique and has, in an unprecedented manner, carved out his own genre that never fails to make the listener smile.
Isn't She Lovely
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she pretty
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love
In Keb' Mo's song Isn't She Lovely, he expresses his joy and amazement at his newborn daughter. He marvels at how wonderful, precious and lovely she is, and how he never imagined he could create something so perfect through love. He thanks God for blessing him with a daughter and giving life through him and his partner.
The song is a beautiful tribute to his daughter and celebrates the joy and wonder of parenthood. Keb' Mo's soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics capture the depth of emotion that comes with the arrival of a new life.
The song is also a nod to Stevie Wonder's 1976 hit of the same name, which was inspired by the birth of his own daughter. Keb' Mo's version is a cover of Wonder's song, but he adds his own personal touches to the lyrics and the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't she lovely
The subject of this song, this baby, is extremely beautiful.
Isn't she wonderful
This baby is not only beautiful but also inspires happiness and wonder.
Isn't she precious
This baby is so valuable and special that she can't be measured by monetary means.
Less than one minute old
This baby has just entered the world and is a completely new person with an entire life ahead of her.
I never thought through love we'd be
The singer is surprised that his love led to creating such a beautiful baby.
Making one as lovely as she
The singer finds his baby to be extremely beautiful and is proud of her creation.
But isn't she lovely made from love
The singer believes that his love created something as beautiful as his baby.
Isn't she pretty
The singer reiterates that his baby is beautiful, and even heavenly.
Truly the angel's best
The singer believes that his baby is as beautiful and miraculous as an angel, if not more so.
Boy, I'm so happy
The singer is overjoyed with his baby's birth and his role in creating her.
We have been heaven blessed
The singer believes that his baby is a blessing from heaven above.
I can't believe what God has done
The singer is grateful for his baby and believes that God played a role in her creation.
Through us he's given life to one
The singer believes that his and his partner's love is the reason their baby now exists in the world.
But isn't she lovely made from love
The singer repeats that his baby's beauty is a testament to their love.
Isn't she lovely
The singer reminds us again of just how beautiful his baby is.
Life and love are the same
The singer believes that life and love are intertwined and that his love led to the creation of his baby's life.
Life is Aisha
The singer's baby's name is Aisha, and he believes that her life is beautiful and that it represents the beauty of life in general.
The meaning of her name
The singer points out that his baby's name means something and that it represents the beauty of life.
Londie, it could have not been done
The singer acknowledges that his baby would not exist without the help of his partner, Londie.
Without you who conceived the one
The singer is grateful to his partner for conceiving their beautiful baby and recognizes that she played an important role in her creation.
That's so very lovely made from love
The singer repeats that his baby is an embodiment of their love and is grateful for her existence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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Angel Flores
on The Whole Enchilada (Bonus Acoustic)
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga